Tate Delmenico
STRENGTHS: + Competitiveness + Intercept marking + One-on-ones + Reading the play IMPROVEMENTS: – In-between size – Offensive output They say defence wins premierships and Woodville-West Torrens backman Tate Delmenico was a key figure in the Eagles’ Under 18 flag this year. The 190cm prospect earned state selection on the back of his aerial exploits, […]
Tallan Rosenzweig
STRENGTHS: + Contested marking + Forward craft + Leading patterns + Scoreboard impact IMPROVEMENTS: – Goalkicking accuracy – Size A late call-up to the South Australian state draft combine hints at AFL interest in Central District key forward Tallan Rosenzweig. Making up part of the Bulldogs’ dangerous tall targets inside 50, the 18-year-old most often […]
Ben Camporeale
STRENGTHS: + Accumulation + Competitiveness + Consistency + Clean hands + Running capacity + Vertical leap IMPROVEMENTS: – Defensive effort – Kicking – Speed Camporeale has been one of the most consistent performers in the draft crop this year, hitting his level in most games and being a reliable accumulator. His numbers at SANFL Under […]
Jay Polkinghorne
STRENGTHS: + Aerial ability + Overhead marking + Scoreboard impact + Set shot goalkicking IMPROVEMENTS: – Fitness – In-between size Perhaps somewhat of an unknown out of the South Australian crop, Jay Polkinghorne remains on the draft radar despite missing out on the Under 18 National Championships. A knee injury in preseason scuppered his early-season […]
Jett Hasting
STRENGTHS: + Leadership + Running capacity + Strength + Work rate IMPROVEMENTS: – Decision making – Speed Woodville-West Torrens prospect Jett Hasting is made of leadership material. He proved it by putting in a best afield performance as the Eagles took out this year’s SANFL Under 18 premiership, posting 20 disposals, seven tackles and a […]
Benny Barrett
STRENGTHS: + Agility + Ground balls + Speed + X-factor IMPROVEMENTS: – Kicking consistency – Size South Adelaide livewire Benny Barrett is one of the most enjoyable players to watch in this year’s draft crop, credit to his electric speed and creativity. While measuring up at only 172cm, the Port Adelaide NGA member is a […]